“Love life and life will love you back. Love people and they will love you back.”
~Arthur Rubinstein

*The world is buzzing over American Idol. My opinion... I believe that Adam will probably win as he seems to have the most followers, but I would love to see Kris win. His voice is soothing and original and I think he is much more talented!   Not only can he sing, but he also plays the piano and the guitar. Overall, both contestants are incredible! I just want the underdog to win it all.*

?!The new show Glee... now it started off a bit slow, but I always enjoy talented people who can sing and dance. I think the show could be great, but then it could also be a dud, only time will tell! I think it might have done better if it started in the summer, where it would have less competition, nevertheless we will have to wait and see?!

I love how exciting television can be. We get wrapped up into the lives of fake people and yet look forward to seeing what happens week after week. I think it gives us all something to do ☺ and adds a little structure into our lives.

Memorial Weekend... be apart of it all, but also remember what this day stands for. It is to commemorate U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. Offer your support to those who have been affected!

• Book a room at Hotel Indigo for $67.00 a night for a standard room and $97.00 a night for a suite! You cannot beat the price for a boutique hotel located in the heart of trendy downtown Scottsdale. 
• This weekend join the hotel for Bossa Nova Lounge on Friday starting at 7:30 PM!
• Float down the Salt River while listening to live entertainment, receiving free prizes, and tossing beach balls around the water.
• Friday night party at Crown Room. Listen to music by DJ'S Dave Matthias and Dan Martinez. The special of the night is $50 tables and $5 you call it drinks all night long. Party starts at 9 PM.
• Saturday party with celebrity host Tiffany Wade from Beauty and the Geek and Marcus Trufant of the Seattle Seahaws. Music by DJ Slippe and DJ Gable. Doors open at 8 PM. For more information visit, http://www.e4-az.com/
• Sunday night is the Memorial day blowout presented by Steve Levine Entertainment at Axis-Radius. The party features J Alan. 

*~*Hump Day Wednesday is just about over and it is time to welcome the parties and “Thirsty Thursday.”

*While doing some research on happy hours and spots to drink at in Scottsdale, I compiled quite a good list…

• Bungalow Bar and Grill has happy hour Mon-Fri from 4 to 7 PM. This bar has a wonderful outside patio where you can watch sports and be part of the in-crowd. The food is very delicious; enjoy $6 appetizers from sliders to fried calamari and $2 domestics or $4 Cosmos.
• Mickey’s Hangover features ½ off well drinks, beer, and wine. If you miss happy hour then be sure to catch the 2 AM drunk grub. Who doesn’t want to enjoy after hours food and comfy couches after a long night of dancing? This is the best after hours spot! Visit, http://www.mickeyshangover.com/ or http://twitter.com/MickeyHangover
• Pasta Brioni is the perfect spot for a girl’s night! The restaurant features a very steamy staff and even has their own hot men calendar. Happy hour is Thu-Sat from 4:30 to 6:30 PM and Mon-Wed and Sunday from 4:30 to 12 AM! Enjoy half price well drinks, house wines, or domestic draft specials.
• Looking for a fantastic patio…? Salty Senioritas has a giant patio, daily drink specials like Margarita Mondays, and cheap yummy food. Also enjoy Cinco De Drinko on the 5th of every month!
• Dos Gringos Scottsdale is a great spot for day drinking. Enjoy happy hour or reverse happy hour with $1 shots, $2 Coronas, $3 “Gringoritas,” and $4 appetizers. M-F 4 to 7 PM or 10 to 2 AM for reverse.

**Start Cinco de Mayo off early with tequila tasting at Barcelona Scottsdale on April 30th from 8-10 PM. Taste new Tequila flavors and listen to mariachi music.

~Be sure to plan ahead for the Cinco de Mayo holiday happening on Tuesday, May 5th. Grab a hotel in the center of all the action, Hotel Indigo Scottsdale. Discover the distinctive shades and unwind in a friendly environment! http://www.scottsdalehiphotel.com/reservations.php

Experience what everyone is talking about…
“Clean, wonderful service and convenient location to all the action.”

“We were able to walk just about everywhere. We also tried their complimentary car service. This was a great perk.”

~*The X-Men Origins: Wolverine world premiere held at Tempe Marketplace on April 27th, 2009 was the event of the season! Stars such as Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, and Liev Schrieber were all around for the red carpet event. The word on the street is that Hugh Jackman bought Paradise Bakery Café for every person who patiently waited in line! Awe, Hugh!

*~*Tomorrow evening experience Brian Chartrand in the Divine Lounge for a night full of musical harmony. Every song is rooted in a classic acoustic folk tradition while pushing the limits of what a "single/songwriter" album should sound like. Releasing four albums in 2008 and working even harder this year by playing with time signatures, eastern influenced instrumentation, and major/minor chord progressions.*~*

For more information visit, http://www.myspace.com/brianchartrand

More fantastic guest reviews...

Be remembered....VIP all the way

"The two(2) ladies who serve breakfast in the bar area .. I think one is Stephanie are both fantastic. They remember me, confirm my morning Chai Tea order and are a pleasure."

Feel important...

"John one of the "happy hour" bartenders again is a pleasure to see as he greets you with a smile and makes you feel like the important guest we are. "

Hotel Employees
Friendliness of front desk staff?
"3 - Better than Expected"
Employees' knowledge of hotel, facilities and activities?
"3 - Better than Expected"
Employees' 'can-do' attitude?
"3 - Better than Expected"

How did Hotel Indigo Scottsdale make you feel during your stay? Did you feel ___________?

Welcome

3 - Better than Expected

Hip/Cool

3 - Better than Expected

Intrigued

3 - Better than Expected

Relaxed

3 - Better than Expected

Refreshed

3 - Better than Expected

Inspired

3 - Better than Expected

Renewed

3 - Better than Expected

Book in advance through the entire summer season and SAVE! Why wait? Experience the rants and raves of Hotel Indigo Scottsdale for yourself!

****X-Men Origins: Wolverine' World Premiere is tomorrow night, April 27th at Tempe Marketplace. 5 AM fans can line up for the red-carpet gala. The stars are expected to arrive at 5 PM, and the movie screening begins at 7 PM! The premiere was won through a Twentieth Century Fox online contest. Catch Hugh Jackman and his costars for a red carpet premiere. For more information on this larger-than-life event visit,
http://www.harkinstheatres.com/Promos/Wolverine/Wolverine.aspx
-No babysitter for the movies? Try the Harkins PlayCenter for only $6.00.

*~*Thirsty Thursday, the "new" Saturday, and one day closer to the weekend*~*

The other day I was searching for spots where I could listen to live music while enjoying a cocktail and it was really hard to find a place, especially one that was not heavy metal or solely instrumental in the Scottsdale area! Hotel Indigo Scottsdale brings you the band PHEED every Thursday evening in the Divine Lounge. The music is wonderful, the setting brings a sense of serenity, and the lounge area set up is simply amazing. The band plays acoustical interpretations of your favorite songs.
Listen to their music on MySpace. The songs are really fantastic, http://www.myspace.com/wwmyspacecomrodny. PHEED is considered a combination of acoustic, Indie, and Rock and features the former drummer of the Gin Blossoms. The menu is "food for thought" and enjoy $5 martinis and $5 house wines during the live music performance. The acoustic jam session runs from 6 to 9 PM.

~*Looking to enjoy superb wine? Join Fines Cellar for drop-in Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 PM. The price is $5 with on-site wine tasting and a different winery host every Thursday. Enjoy three to four wines, an educational overview, and a $5 gift certificate to be used that day on food or wine.  Visit, http://www.finescellar.com/

Nightclubs known for their Thursday night party...

• Six Lounge and Restaurant presents Mint Thursdays. Entertainment is brought to you by Dj Masta Monk. Visit, http://www.6az.com/ for details!

• Axis Radius has free table and bottle service on Thursdays for parties of 6 or more! Contact Baron at 602-295-6899 for more information and table reservation. Thursdays bring you ladies night, lingerie fashion show, and complimentary champagne and chocolate fountains. Also, sip on $2 red bull vodkas all night!

Thirsty Thursday

*~*The new Saturday is tonight, Thirsty Thursday! Join Hotel Indigo in the Divine Lounge with PHEED. Listen to acoustical renditions of your favorite songs while enjoying $5 martinis and $5 house wines. It is a perfect way to end the day and renew yourself from a long week before the extended holiday weekend begins. http://www.myspace.com/wwmyspacecomrodny

*Just a thought… sometimes I think that the past should really be called the forgotten or the “lets never think about it again.” As I cleaned up my room I found old pictures of me and people I never even think about or talk to anymore, but yet friends I could never live without at that time and place. It is sad how we change, move away, and lose contact. You get use to the comforts of where you live and who you know, and then sadly they change. It is hard to deal with sometimes, but growing up is a part of life and so are the stages of life.
...Find comforts of the warm, vibrant, and unique style of Hotel Indigo. A boutique hotel that will inspire, invigorate, and motivate you with a one of a kind experience in every room. If you travel a lot this hotel will provide you with the comforts of home; a relaxed setting with a couch in every room, a flat screen television for your enjoyment, and a mini workstation perfect for a laptop. Visit, http://www.scottsdalehiphotel.com/ to learn more.

~*The hottest valley party is at Cream Lounge, the newest bar and nightclub in Old Town Scottsdale. Tonight, special guest DJ Crush’N the Decks playing the best beats all night long. Ladies get in for free and everyone receives two-for-one drinks before 11 PM. Thursdays bring a crazy party, located off 3rd and Drinkwater. Party starts at 9 PM.

*~*Saturday*~*

"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing." — George Bernard Shaw

*~*The Divine Lounge brings you $3 domestics and $4 well cocktails this evening. Relax in the lounge before hitting the Scottsdale nightlife.*~*

NCAA Basketball tournament starts today at 3:07 PM! The first game is UConn verse Michigan State and then Villanova verse North Carolina follows at 5:47 PM.
Places to catch the game…

• Upper Deck Sports Grill-Located in the heart of Old Town, Scottsdale this place is known as one of Arizona’s best sports bars and grill. This is your total sports bar place with even a “sports-bar” type menu.
• Stone Rose Lounge in the Princess-Has been partying all month during their March Madness season. Fill out a tournament bracket and win prizes each week when your college basketball team wins. You will receive a 25 percent discount when you participate.
• Fox Sports Grill-Has a very comfortable environment and is great because it is not as loud as your usual sports bar and the service is quick even when crowded. Delicious appetizers and a variety of beers to choose from!

**Hotel Indigo Scottsdale has now joined the millions of others on Twitter. Please visit our site and become a follower if you are a part of the Twitter community. Any suggestions about the world of Twitter would also be helpful!
http://twitter.com/HotelIndigoAZ

...Tonight is Luxe Saturdays at Pussycat Lounge. Two-for-one drinks until ten and DJ J Alan will be spinning music all night. If you are looking for a crazy party than this is the place to be!

*~*Thirsty Thursday*~*

Tasteful Thursdays at Hotel Indigo

• Feel appreciated and comfortable tonight while enjoying the sounds of your favorite songs. Catch PHEED in the Divine Lounge and enjoy $5 martinis and $5 house wines during the performance.

*When you travel to Scottsdale you have many hotel options. Stay at a place that will make you feel as warm and fuzzy as the reassurance of your own home. A hotel that is central and walking distance to almost everything; food, shopping, art, nightclubs, bars, and sports.

If you return to this area, how likely is it that you will return to this hotel?....Very likely
How likely is it that you will recommend this hotel to others?....Very likely

"Everybody was great. Thank you and look forward to seeing everybody again."

*Do you ever feel yourself scraping for every minute of the day? We all want to relax yet constantly we overexert ourselves and make too many commitments? It is especially hard in the city of Scottsdale where the activities are endless!

• FREE…FREE…FREEE… The Scottsdale Public Library and the Scottsdale Garden club present “Red, White, and Bloom Saturday, March 28th at the Mustang Library from 1 to 6 PM. This is a colorful exhibit of floral specimens, floral designs, table designs, artistic crafts, and youth exhibits. Visit, http://www.scottsdalelibrary.org/ for more information!
• Get active…Register for Parks and Recreation Classes. Learn a new craft, meet new people, and get into great shape before the summer. Classes from yoga to ceramics! View the possibilities, www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/Sports/Brochure
• Join the "cycle the arts" bicycle tour March 29th. Local experts will share facts about the city’s public art collection during the 5-mile route. Registration starts at 7:30 AM and the first group takes off at 8 AM, HELMETS ARE MANDATORY! Call 480-312-2308 for details.

*Happy St. Patrick's Day*

~Hotel Indigo two-for-one Tuesdays on your favorite well drinks or domestics. Start the holiday off just right!~

Are you celebrating the green holiday in the valley of the sun? Be apart of the hottest parties tonight...

• FOR THE PARTY GOER~ *Scottsdale's Ultimate Block Party running from 11 AM to 2 AM with live entertainment, food, and drinks. Admission is free before 8 PM and be sure to purchase a $20 ticket which gives you eight beers
  
• FOR THE CLASSY MORE RELAXING SCENE~Celebrate at Morton's Steakhouse in Kierland Commons. Make sure to wear something green and celebrate the holiday fun on their outdoor patio.
  
• FOR THE ALL DAY PARTY GOER~ Join TGI Friday's for half-priced appetizers all day long, special drink prices, and St Patrick's Day buttons and beads.
  
• FOR AN IRISH MEAL~ Yard House has several food specials with entrees such as corned beef brisket and Guinness-stewed beef sirloin along with various drink specials to complement a delicious meal
  

St. Patrick's Day Facts...
~Blue not green is the color originally associated with St Patrick. “St Patrick’s Blue” is used on Ireland's Presidential Standard or flag, while the Irish Guards sport a plume of St Patrick’s blue in their bearskins. The emphasis on green is thought to be linked to “wearing the Green”, a symbol from the 18th century on, of sympathy with Irish independence.
~Until the 1970’s, all pubs were shut in Ireland on St Patrick’s Day, and the sole venue selling drink the annual dog show. Lenten fasting – and the obligation to abstain from meat – were lifted on the day, which most families would begin with Mass.
~In the United States, it's customary to wear green on St. Patrick's Day. But in Ireland the color was long considered to be unlucky, says Bridget Haggerty, author of The Traditional Irish Wedding and the Irish Culture and Customs Web site.
~The first St. Patrick's Day parade in America took place in New York City in 1762.
~Since 1962, tons of green dye are tipped on St Patrick’s Day into the Chicago river, although the quantity has reduced, for environmental reasons, from 100 to 40.
For more facts visit, http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,509487,00.html or http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/03/0315_050315_stpatricksday.html

*We should give meaning to life, not wait for life to give us meaning*

I hope that the weekend was enjoyable and that your week started off just right! I know mine started off great when I had just enough milk to enjoy a bowl of cereal for breakfast. Take pleasure in the beautiful weather and participate in one of the many Scottsdale events!

**Hotel Indigo presents "Experience Hotel Indigo Thursday, March 19th! The space is limited! Make reservations by March 17th at 480-824-6182 or by email at nlarocca@scottsdalehiphotel.com. Experience wine from one of the premier vineyards, beautiful artwork, and Jazz music in a relax, inspired, and hip setting.**

How did Hotel Indigo Scottsdale make you feel during your stay? Did you feel ___________?
Welcomed...3 - Better than Expected
Relaxed...3 - Better than Expected
Refreshed...3 - Better than Expected
Renewed,,,3 - Better than Expected

Experience what this guest and many others have felt during their visits!

Upcoming events...

• WestWorld presents their annual "Festival of the West" March 19th through the 22nd. This is a fantastic event for history-lovers, Old West fans, and anyone looking for a leisure activity. Events include continuous music, trade shows, cowboy poetry, and Western celebrities. Also enjoy wagon cook-offs, Western writing competition, and cowboy races. For more information visit, www.festivalofthewest.com
• Looking for the perfect way to end your weekend? I know the week just began, but it is never too late to plan ahead! Enjoy a free outdoor concert every Sunday on the grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Catch Valley's top entertainers for free while shopping for arts and crafts, taking guided tours of sculptures,and participating in hands-on activities for children. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy the free afternoon mini-festival with family and friends!

THE WEEKEND IS HERE!!  And FINALLY to anyone who had an extra long week!

*Join Hotel Indigo all weekend long in the Divine Lounge for drink specials. $3 domestics and $4 well drinks when you visit the hotel for "early bird" specials before hitting the infamous Scottsdale nightlife.*

I really wish that I could fill my days and nights with activities that I wanted to participate in and with people that I wanted to see. Instead, I work and tend to get locked into family events on days off and miss out on the game I wanted to see or the rays I wanted to catch at the pool.  It seems like this mundane routine, called life, never stops and there is always somewhere to be!  Does it ever end or does life continue to be this way until you retire or get lucky and strike at rich?  Sometimes, I literally want to pout like a child and just do what I want, but then I quickly bring myself back down to reality before acting like a fool.  

The only way to get past it all, is to mix up the nights or at least the weekends with some good old fashion fun!  I don't care what the event is, heck... looking for something different?  

• Check out the 21st annual Ostrich Festival at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler!  The festival runs all weekend for only $9.  To find out more visit, http://www.ostrichfestival.com/
  

Even if your tired after a long day or the whole next day due to "recovering," enjoy yourself.  

• Release stress tomorrow at Martini Ranch with two great bands performing; Rocco Deluca and the Burden at 7 PM and Rock Lobster at 10:30 PM.  The first band is an alternative rock band and the second is an 80's cover band.  http://www.martiniranchaz.net/
  

It's funny how on the weekend or on your day off you plan on doing so much and then when you get the time off, all you want to do is sleep or relax on the couch.  I myself, will make plans and obligations and then when the evening rolls around I don't even want to leave the house!  Now I know why busy people "fall off the face of the earth."  

• How about a relaxing Sunday with Mimosas and art?  Participate and relax in the Scottsdale Arts District from 12-4 PM! 
  

**Mark your calenders and experience the hotel that everyone is raving about.  The event is Thursday, March 19th and features live entertainment, art, and wine tasting!  Jazz music provided by DJ Seduce, art by Sabrina Peros, and Jeff Blaum, winemaker, will be pouring Chase Cellars critically acclaimed Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel.  Click the image below to find out more!